Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
14.6° C
3.1° 

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you: this is a tough one for the Maine coast. We're looking at a stretch of small, weak, and often messy surf that's gonna last for a while. The water is a brutal 58°F with a massive anomaly of 6°F below normal, meaning it's way colder than usual for this time of year, so a thick wetsuit is non-negotiable. The good news? There are a few windows where the conditions clean up, but you'll have to be patient.

The first real chance to get wet won't be until Thursday morning, July 23rd. Kennebunk Beach is the only game in town, and it's a sheltered spot, so it needs a fair bit of energy to work. Early Thursday morning we have a clean 3ft swell from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds, and a light NNW wind making it cross-offshore. The combined energy is moderate at 136. It's a 'surfable but very ordinary' situation, so don't expect much. Thursday afternoon turns to junk with a 15 km/h S wind chopping up the 4ft swell.

Friday and Saturday the 24th and 25th are pretty much a write-off. Swell drops to 2ft – 3ft with short, weak periods of 7 seconds and cross-shore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is low, in the 50s range. Not worth the paddle.

Sunday, July 26th, shows a little more promise. The morning brings a clean 4ft swell from the SE with a cross-offshore wind from the ESE. The energy is moderate at 112, and the period is still a short 7 seconds, but it'll be clean. A definite improvement, but still small.

We then hit a long flat spell. From Monday, July 27th, all the way through to Sunday, August 2nd, there's nothing but poor surf conditions. The swell is small, winds are onshore or cross-onshore, and the notes are all "poor surf conditions." You're looking at almost a full week of nothing worthwhile.

Now, finally, the standout window. The best we're going to see in this whole 16-day stretch arrives on Monday, August 3rd. The morning at Kennebunk Beach starts with glassy conditions – a 5 km/h NW wind and a clean 4ft swell from the SSE. The energy is moderate at 124. But the real highlight is the afternoon: a 5ft swell from the SSE with a period of 7 seconds, clean with a cross-offshore wind, and a solid moderate energy of 189. It's the biggest, cleanest surf of the whole forecast. Tuesday morning, August 4th, is also worth a look, with a 3ft swell from the SSE that has a much longer period of 10 seconds, giving it a strong energy of 221. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. This is the best on offer, but even then, it's not massive.

After that brief pulse, it fades away again. The rest of the week into August 7th is back to small, weak, and choppy conditions. Keep your eyes on the charts, but for now, the first week of August is your best bet.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
7:32PM2.65m
8:19AM2.27m
8:27PM2.65m
9:16AM2.27m
9:19PM2.68m
10:07AM2.31m
10:09PM2.73m
10:54AM2.37m
10:54PM2.79m
11:35AM2.44m
11:35PM2.84m
12:14PM2.50m
00:14AM2.88m
Low Tide
1:14PM0.56m
2:08AM0.39m
2:10PM0.61m
3:05AM0.36m
3:04PM0.61m
3:57AM0.31m
3:54PM0.56m
4:43AM0.26m
4:40PM0.50m
5:25AM0.20m
5:22PM0.44m
6:02AM0.15m
6:00PM0.39m
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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